james 2 let others see jesus in you 9 16-2010

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James 2September 16, 2010

Favoritism Forbidden by God

But if you show favoritism,you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.

James 2:9

God Honors the Poor

He raises the poor from the dust and

lifts the needy from the ash heap;

He seats them with princes and

has them inherit a throne of honor.

1 Samuel 2:8 NIV

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor,

so that you through his poverty might become

rich.2 Corinthians 8:9

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well;

keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his

physical needs, what good is it?

James 2:15 ,16

Faith without Works is Dead

James and PaulJames is not teaching Salvation• Living the Christian life• Fruits of your life

Paul is teaching Salvation• Faith through grace• Not works of the law

If anyone has material possessions

and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him,

how can the love of God be in him?

Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

1 John 3: 17,18

Do others see Jesus in you?